Mine

Mine event in Al Anbar Governorate, Iraq on Thu 6th September 2018

6th September 2018

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Anbar (IraqiNews.com) A security personnel was killed, while four others, including women, were injured as a landmine exploded, west of Anbar, a security source said on Thursday. A landmine from the remnants of war against Islamic State, was placed on the side of a road that leads to Khazraj region, located between al-Baghdadi and Hit, west of the province, while a vehicle was passing. The explosion left a conscript with al-Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces) killed, another personnel and three women were injured. They were transferred to hospital for treatment.

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Al Anbar Governorate

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